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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,339.56, 1,170,587.31 and 211,729.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,339.56, 1,170,587.31 and 211,729.70 is: 317,615.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,339.56 : 1,170,587.31 = 211,729.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,339.56/1,170,587.31 = 211,729.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,339.56x = 1,170,587.31 × 211,729.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,339.56x = 247,848,099,970.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,848,099,970.11/780,339.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,615.71

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